Tower 1055438 — Richwood, TX
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1055438 — tower (type not specified) near Richwood, 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 1055438 is a 76 m (250 ft) tower near Richwood, Brazoria County, Texas. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Nov 3, 1997. It is registered to NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1055438 |
| Unique system identifier | 106087 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 3, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Aug 20, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASW-3278-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS INC
Dallas, TX
Location
- Address
- 720A N MAHAN
- City
- Richwood
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77531
- County
- Brazoria County
- County FIPS
- 48039
- Coordinates
- 29.06306, -95.41000
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1055438 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1055438 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 266 structures registered in Brazoria County. It is roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 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 site's filed ground elevation is 4 m, which puts the top of the structure 80 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1055438, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Richwood in Brazoria County, Texas, at coordinates 29.06306, -95.41000, with the site address filed as "720A N MAHAN". Brazoria County has 266 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 199 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 Hitchcock, TX · 1254220, a guyed tower at 612 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1055438 on Aug 20, 1998. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 745 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1055438?
The FCC record lists NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS INC of Dallas, TX as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASW-3278-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1055438?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (250 ft), and 80 m (263 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1055438?
The registered owner is NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Where is antenna structure 1055438?
It is located near Richwood, Brazoria County, Texas at 720A N MAHAN (29.06306, -95.41000). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Nov 3, 1997.
What type of structure is 1055438?
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 Brazoria County, TX?
Brazoria County has 266 FCC-registered antenna structures, 199 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1055438, 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 1055438, Richwood, Brazoria County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/richwood-1055438 (data as of October 13, 2026).