Guyed tower 1016973 — Roaches Corner, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016973 — guyed tower near Roaches Corner, Virginia. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016973 is a 128 m (420 ft) guyed tower near Roaches Corner, Charles City County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 9, 2009. It is registered to Virginia Electric and Power Company, which holds 85 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016973 |
| Unique system identifier | 100442 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 9, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Sep 16, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AEA-7680-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Richmond, VA · FRN 0002073492
Holds 85 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- RT 660 1400' W OF RT 155
- City
- Roaches Corner
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23140
- County
- Charles City County
- County FIPS
- 51036
- Coordinates
- 37.38669, -77.06244
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016973 compared with others?
At 128 m, structure 1016973 is about 43% above the 89 m average across the 16 structures registered in Charles City County. It is about twice the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 20% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 128 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 34 m, which puts the top of the structure 162 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016973, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Roaches Corner in Charles City County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.38669, -77.06244, with the site address filed as "RT 660 1400' W OF RT 155". Charles City County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 87th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 12 of them are marked constructed. Virginia as a whole has 4,239 registrations, the 19th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Manquin, VA · 1035293, a guyed tower at 273 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1016973 on Sep 16, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1016973?
The FCC record lists Virginia Electric and Power Company of Richmond, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002073492. Across the registry it holds 85 structure registrations, the 229th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 65 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (32 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AEA-7680-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016973?
Its registered overall height above ground is 128 m (420 ft), and 162 m (531 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016973?
The registered owner is Virginia Electric and Power Company, which holds 85 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016973?
It is located near Roaches Corner, Charles City County, Virginia at RT 660 1400' W OF RT 155 (37.38669, -77.06244). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 9, 2009.
What type of structure is 1016973?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Charles City County, VA?
Charles City County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 87th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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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 1016973, Roaches Corner, Charles City County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/roaches-corner-1016973 (data as of October 13, 2026).