Tower 1048196 — Carrizo Springs, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048196 — 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 1048196 is a 142 m (466 ft) tower near Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Feb 20, 1979, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 10, 2008. It is registered to American Towers, Inc., which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048196 |
| Unique system identifier | 610187 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 20, 1979 |
| Registration issued | Mar 4, 2009 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 10, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASW-4748-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1E |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
Marietta, GA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Hwy 85W to 1817 (Carrizo Springs 2 #4054)
- City
- Carrizo Springs
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78834
- County
- Dimmit County
- County FIPS
- 48127
- Coordinates
- 28.49708, -99.88850
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1048196 compared with others?
At 142 m, structure 1048196 is about 46% above the 97 m average across the 48 structures registered in Dimmit County. It is about 86% above 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 about 86% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 142 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 205 m, which puts the top of the structure 347 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048196, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carrizo Springs in Dimmit County, Texas, at coordinates 28.49708, -99.88850, with the site address filed as "Hwy 85W to 1817 (Carrizo Springs 2 #4054)". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1048196 on Mar 4, 2009. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,580 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1048196?
The FCC record lists American Towers, Inc. of Marietta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 2,426 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASW-4748-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1E, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1048196?
Its registered overall height above ground is 142 m (466 ft), and 347 m (1,137 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048196?
The registered owner is American Towers, Inc., which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1048196?
It is located near Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas at Hwy 85W to 1817 (Carrizo Springs 2 #4054) (28.49708, -99.88850). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Feb 20, 1979.
What type of structure is 1048196?
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 1048196, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/carrizo-springs-1048196 (data as of October 20, 2026).