Tower 1242225 — Simmesport, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242225 — tower (type not specified) near Simmesport, Louisiana. 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 1242225 is a 81 m (265 ft) tower near Simmesport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 18, 2004. It is registered to CLECO POWER LLC, which holds 69 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242225 |
| Unique system identifier | 2641180 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 18, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Feb 25, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASW-159-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
Pineville, LA · FRN 0005784913
Holds 69 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- INTERSECTION OF LA HWY 1 AND N WAYSIDE RD., 2.31 MI NW OF SIMMESPORT
- City
- Simmesport
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 71369
- County
- Avoyelles Parish
- County FIPS
- 22009
- Coordinates
- 30.99250, -91.84806
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Bunkie, LA · 1200588216 m
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Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1242225 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1242225 is about 13% below the 93 m average across the 67 structures registered in Avoyelles Parish. It is roughly in line with the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,038 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 14 m, which puts the top of the structure 95 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242225, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Simmesport in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 30.99250, -91.84806, with the site address filed as "INTERSECTION OF LA HWY 1 AND N WAYSIDE RD., 2.31 MI NW OF SIMMESPORT". Avoyelles Parish has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 50 of them are marked constructed. Louisiana as a whole has 5,038 registrations, the 14th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Bunkie, LA · 1200588, a structure at 216 m (dismantled).
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 1242225 on Feb 25, 2004. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,713 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1242225?
The FCC record lists CLECO POWER LLC of Pineville, LA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005784913. Across the registry it holds 69 structure registrations, the 274th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 69 in Louisiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (41 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASW-159-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 1242225?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 95 m (311 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242225?
The registered owner is CLECO POWER LLC, which holds 69 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1242225?
It is located near Simmesport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana at INTERSECTION OF LA HWY 1 AND N WAYSIDE RD., 2.31 MI NW OF SIMMESPORT (30.99250, -91.84806). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 18, 2004.
What type of structure is 1242225?
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 Avoyelles Parish, LA?
Avoyelles Parish has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 28th-largest count among 64 counties in Louisiana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242225, 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 1242225, Simmesport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/simmesport-1242225 (data as of October 13, 2026).