Tower 1048040 — Carrizo Springs, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048040 — tower (type not specified) near Carrizo Springs, Texas. 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 1048040 is a 79 m (258 ft) tower near Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 18, 1995. It is registered to TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P., which holds 20 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048040 |
| Unique system identifier | 610046 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 18, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Sep 12, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-0762-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P.
Plano, TX · FRN 0004934261
Holds 20 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ON FM 1557, 2 MI W OF HWY 83
- City
- Carrizo Springs
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78834
- County
- Dimmit County
- County FIPS
- 48127
- Coordinates
- 28.46361, -99.83506
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1048040 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1048040 is about 19% below the 97 m average across the 48 structures registered in Dimmit County. It is roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m across 20,687 registrations. Among the 75,198 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 74 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 192 m, which puts the top of the structure 270 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048040, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carrizo Springs in Dimmit County, Texas, at coordinates 28.46361, -99.83506, with the site address filed as "ON FM 1557, 2 MI W OF HWY 83". Dimmit County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 134th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 34 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,687 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Crystal City, TX · 1267370, a tower at 610 m (granted (not yet 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 1048040 on Sep 12, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1048040?
The FCC record lists TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P. of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004934261. Across the registry it holds 20 structure registrations, including 20 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (12 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASW-0762-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1048040?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (258 ft), and 270 m (887 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048040?
The registered owner is TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P., which holds 20 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1048040?
It is located near Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas at ON FM 1557, 2 MI W OF HWY 83 (28.46361, -99.83506). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 18, 1995.
What type of structure is 1048040?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Dimmit County, TX?
Dimmit County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 34 of them constructed — the 134th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1048040, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/carrizo-springs-1048040 (data as of October 20, 2026).