In some of the more rural areas here in Middle TN, it is not unusual to roads run through creeks. Most of the time, these are safe to cross even when the water is running over the roadway. 
However, we have been experiencing a lot of badly needed rain here lately in the Nashville, TN area as we have been in a severe drought the past few years.
As most of you know, I drive a Prius to all my home inspections and when I encountered this creek the decision had to be made to cross or go another 6 miles out of my way to cross the creek where there was a bridge. I do not advocate driving across rain swollen creeks, and a little common sense goes a long way in these situations. Since the house was only about a mile down the road, and knowing a lot about these types of crossings, I got out of the car, assessed the situation, and made the decision to push forward in my gallant steel steed.
Now getting started was not too bad, but about half way in, the water was up to the floor boards, and the wheels started to slip a little. I could hear the chipmunks under the hood start to complain a little as I eased off the fo
ot feed to allow the wheels to get some traction. All the while, the gang kept saying, "We think we can, We think we can, We think we can..."
Once we got out of the stronger current, piece of cake! As we started up the bank on the other side, I could hear the chipmunks chiming in unison, "We knew we could, we knew we could, we knew we could..." Once we got to the property, I rewarded them with a few extra sunflower seeds just to muster confidence for a job well done and their strength for the return trip. BTW - The agent who drives a larger car, whimped out and drove around...
Y'all have a G-r-r-r-reat Day... ;-)
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Michael, glad you made it. I would have whimped out and gone around!