Jim,

I was thru there last month. Is it good? No. Is it bad? Yes. Is it WAY bad? Not as much as it was. They have done a lot to the bad section between Baton Rouge thru Lake Charles and on to the state line.

It is a gut rattler, so just make sure everything is tied down. I saw a segment on Mythbusters about driving on rough roads. It was scientifically proven that if you drive faster on a rough road, it is actually smoother inside the vehicle. However, the suspension must take a hammering, so let your conscience be your guide. I am sure Jon will slow to 22.5 mph for that portion of the drive.