Lattice tower 1322173 — Ables Springs, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1322173 — lattice tower near Ables Springs, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1322173 is a 97 m (319 ft) lattice tower near Ables Springs, Kaufman County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 13, 2022. It is registered to RAYBURN COUNTRY ELECTRIC COOP INC, which holds 27 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1322173 |
| Unique system identifier | 2722151 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Registration issued | Apr 12, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ASW-15756-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
RAYBURN COUNTRY ELECTRIC COOP INC
Rockwall, TX · FRN 0001659515
Holds 27 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- On Barnes Ln, 0.3mi N of Int of FM429 and Barnes Ln in Kaufman County, TX.
- City
- Ables Springs
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75161
- County
- Kaufman County
- County FIPS
- 48257
- Coordinates
- 32.82803, -96.11275
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1322173 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1322173 is about 37% above the 71 m average across the 103 structures registered in Kaufman County. It is about 27% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 34% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 160 m, which puts the top of the structure 257 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1322173, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ables Springs in Kaufman County, Texas, at coordinates 32.82803, -96.11275, with the site address filed as "On Barnes Ln, 0.3mi N of Int of FM429 and Barnes Ln in Kaufman County, TX.". Kaufman County has 103 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 79 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,684 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Peniel, TX · 1053392, a structure at 205 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 1322173 on Apr 12, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1322173?
The FCC record lists RAYBURN COUNTRY ELECTRIC COOP INC of Rockwall, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001659515. Across the registry it holds 27 structure registrations, including 27 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (21 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ASW-15756-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1322173?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (319 ft), and 257 m (843 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1322173?
The registered owner is RAYBURN COUNTRY ELECTRIC COOP INC, which holds 27 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1322173?
It is located near Ables Springs, Kaufman County, Texas at On Barnes Ln, 0.3mi N of Int of FM429 and Barnes Ln in Kaufman County, TX. (32.82803, -96.11275). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 13, 2022.
What type of structure is 1322173?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kaufman County, TX?
Kaufman County has 103 FCC-registered antenna structures, 79 of them constructed — the 50th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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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 1322173, Ables Springs, Kaufman County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/ables-springs-1322173 (data as of October 13, 2026).