Tower 1009740 — Elsberry, MO
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009740 — tower (type not specified) near Elsberry, Missouri. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009740 is a 66 m (218 ft) tower near Elsberry, Lincoln County, Missouri. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1960. It is registered to SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009740 |
| Unique system identifier | 98855 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1960 |
| Registration issued | Dec 6, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ACE-1120-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Saint Louis, MO
Location
- Address
- 5 MI SSW
- City
- Elsberry
- State
- Missouri
- ZIP
- 63343
- County
- Lincoln County
- County FIPS
- 29113
- Coordinates
- 39.10250, -90.82306
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009740 compared with others?
At 66 m, structure 1009740 is about 12% below the 76 m average across the 56 structures registered in Lincoln County. It is about 14% below the Missouri average of 77 m across 6,026 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 13% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 66 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 291 m, which puts the top of the structure 357 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009740, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elsberry in Lincoln County, Missouri, at coordinates 39.10250, -90.82306, with the site address filed as "5 MI SSW". Lincoln County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 35th-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 41 of them are marked constructed. Missouri as a whole has 6,026 registrations, the 10th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Saint Charles, MO · 1225623, a guyed tower at 154 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1009740 on Dec 6, 1996. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 396 in Missouri.
Who owns antenna structure 1009740?
The FCC record lists SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY of Saint Louis, MO as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ACE-1120-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009740?
Its registered overall height above ground is 66 m (218 ft), and 357 m (1,173 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009740?
The registered owner is SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Where is antenna structure 1009740?
It is located near Elsberry, Lincoln County, Missouri at 5 MI SSW (39.10250, -90.82306). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1960.
What type of structure is 1009740?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lincoln County, MO?
Lincoln County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 41 of them constructed — the 35th-largest count among 115 counties in Missouri.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009740, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1009740, Elsberry, Lincoln County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/elsberry-1009740 (data as of October 13, 2026).