Guyed tower 1042499 — Richland Springs, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042499 — guyed tower near Richland Springs, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042499 is a 144 m (473 ft) guyed tower near Richland Springs, San Saba County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1999. It is registered to Vertical Bridge S3 Assets, LLC, which holds 342 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042499 |
| Unique system identifier | 605665 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Dec 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-ASW-15220-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Vertical Bridge S3 Assets, LLC
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0027247212
Holds 342 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .18 miles north of US-190 / US-TX--5408
- City
- Richland Springs
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76871
- County
- San Saba County
- County FIPS
- 48411
- Coordinates
- 31.25297, -99.00314
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042499 compared with others?
At 144 m, structure 1042499 is about 45% above the 100 m average across the 26 structures registered in San Saba County. It is about 89% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,687 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 35% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 138 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 144 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 504 m, which puts the top of the structure 648 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042499, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Richland Springs in San Saba County, Texas, at coordinates 31.25297, -99.00314, with the site address filed as ".18 miles north of US-190 / US-TX--5408". San Saba County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 201st-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 18 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 Brady (McCullough), TX · 1052071, a tower at 159 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 1042499 on Dec 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1042499?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge S3 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0027247212. Across the registry it holds 342 structure registrations, the 72nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 51 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (79 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-ASW-15220-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1042499?
Its registered overall height above ground is 144 m (473 ft), and 648 m (2,126 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042499?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge S3 Assets, LLC, which holds 342 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042499?
It is located near Richland Springs, San Saba County, Texas at .18 miles north of US-190 / US-TX--5408 (31.25297, -99.00314). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1999.
What type of structure is 1042499?
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. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in San Saba County, TX?
San Saba County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them constructed — the 201st-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 1042499, Richland Springs, San Saba County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/richland-springs-1042499 (data as of October 20, 2026).